Learning How to Learn:
Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
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About this Course
This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects.
Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life. If you’re already an expert, this peep under the mental hood will give you ideas for turbocharging successful learning, including counter-intuitive test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. If you’re struggling, you’ll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through what you need to do to get on track. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course will help serve as your guide.
This course can be taken independent of, concurrent with, or prior to, its companion course, Mindshift. (Learning How to Learn is more learning-focused, and Mindshift is more career-focused.) A related course by the same instructors is Uncommon Sense Teaching.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 15 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Tamil, Arabic, French, Bengali, Ukrainian, Portuguese (European), Serbian, Chinese (Simplified), Greek, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, Dutch, Korean, Estonian, German, Russian, Thai, Turkish, English, Hebrew, Spanish, Romanian, Persian, Hungarian, Polish
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
WEEK 1 - 4 hours to complete
What is Learning?
Although living brains are very complex, this module uses metaphor and analogy to help simplify matters. You will discover several fundamentally different modes of thinking, and how you can use these modes to improve your learning. You will also be introduced to a tool for tackling procrastination, be given some practical information about memory, and discover surprisingly useful insights about learning and sleep. <br><br>(Please note that this module should only take about an hour--the extra time quoted relates to purely optional activities.)
14 videos (Total 109 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
Introduction to the Focused and Diffuse Modes
Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley--Introduction to the Course Structure
Using the Focused and Diffuse Modes--Or, a Little Dali will do You
What is Learning?
A Procrastination Preview
Practice Makes Permanent
Introduction to Memory
The Importance of Sleep in Learning
Interview with Dr. Terrence Sejnowski1
Summary video for Module
Excitement About Whats Next! MaryAnne Nestor Gives Special Hints
Optional Interview with "Benny the Irish Polyglot" about Learning Languages
Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Bilder on Creativity and Problem Solving
Optional Interview with Writing Coach Daphne Gray-Grant
5 readings
Welcome and Course Information10m
Guidance in Applying for Continuing Education or Professional Development Credit
Get to Know Your Classmates
Reading: Focused versus Diffuse Thinking
A Posting about Anxiety, Depression and PTSD from a learner in Learning How to learn
2 practice exercises
Introductory Quiz (An easy, quick review of relevant info)
What is Learning?
WEEK 2 - 3 hours to complete
Chunking
In this module, we’re going to be talking about chunks. Chunks are compact packages of information that your mind can easily access. We’ll talk about how you can form chunks, how you can use them to improve your understanding and creativity with the material, and how chunks can help you to do better on tests. We’ll also explore illusions of competence in learning, the challenges of overlearning, and the advantages of interleaving.
12 videos (Total 82 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
Introduction to Chunking
What is a Chunk?
How to Form a Chunk - Part
How to Form a Chunk - Part
Illusions of Competence
Optional Video: How to Integrate a Flashcard Retrieval Practice System into This Course
What Motivates You?
The Value of a Library of Chunks
Overlearning, Choking, Einstellung, Chunking, and Interleaving
Summary for Module
Optional Interview with Dr. Norman Fortenberry - Learning at MIT
Optional Interview with Scott Young, a "Marco Polo" of Learning
1 reading
Reading: Chunking
3 practice exercises
Retrieval Practice
Retrieval Practice
Chunking
WEEK 3 - 4 hours to complete
Procrastination and Memory
In this module, we talk about two intimately connected ideas—procrastination and memory. Building solid chunks in long term memory--chunks that are easily accessible by your short term memory—takes time. This is why learning to handle procrastination is so important. Finally, we talk about some of the best ways to access your brain’s most powerful long term memory systems.
14 videos (Total 106 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
Introduction to Procrastination and Memory
Tackling Procrastination - It is Easier, and More Valuable, Than You Think
Zombies Everywhere
Surf is Up: Process Versus Product
Harnessing Your Zombies to Help You
Juggling Life and Learning
Summing Up Procrastination
Diving Deeper into Memory
What is Long Term Memory?
Creating Meaningful Groups and the Memory Palace Technique
Summing Up Memory
Optional Interview with 4 Time US Memory Champion Nelson Dellis
Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Gamache, an Award-winning Bilingual Scientist
Optional Interview with Keith Devlin from Stanford, the NPR "Math Guy"
1 reading
Reading: Procrastination and Memory
3 practice exercises
Retrieval Practice
Retrieval Practice
Procrastination and Memory
WEEK 4 - 4 hours to complete
Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential
In this module we’re going to talk more about important ideas and techniques that will enhance your ability to learn. You’ll also discover how to more profitably interact with fellow learners, how to recognize your own strengths, and how to avoid the “imposter syndrome.” Fighter pilots and surgeons use checklists to help them with their critical duties—you can use a similar checklist to help you prepare for tests. Ultimately, you will learn more about the joys of living a life filled with learning!
16 videos (Total 140 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
How to Become a Better Learner
Introduction to Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential
Create a Lively Visual Metaphor or Analogy
No Need for Genius Envy
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
The Value of Teamwork
A Test Checklist
Hard Start - Jump to Easy
Final Helpful Hints for Tests
Summary for Module
Wrapup to the Course by Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley
Optional: Part 1: How NOT to Take a Test, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent
Optional: Part 2: Learning Something New, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent
Optional: Part 3: The Imposter Syndrome and Dealing with Procrastination, Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent
Optional: Writer John Maguire (readablewriting.com) on the Importance of Putting Objects in Your Writing
Optional Interview with William Craig Rice on learning in the humanities
3 readings
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Reading: Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential
Farewell and Hello!
3 practice exercises
Retrieval Practice
Retrieval Practice
Final
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